April 15 is right around the corner and divorced or legally separated parents likely have many questions related to child tax-related matters. In our last post we discussed potential tax benefits to which custodial parents may be entitled. In this post, we'll look at...
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Divorce and taxes: sorting out child-related tax matters
Spring is here. The sun is shining brighter, the days are longer and the birds are chirping. Along with the more pleasant aspects associated with the warmer weather, however, comes the inevitability of tax season. With the April 15 tax deadline quickly...
Tips for communicating with children about divorce
Couples that chose to end their marriage and divorce face many complex decisions and difficult conversations. Some of the most emotional and heart-wrenching discussions are often those involving the children. How a couple chooses to discuss their decision to divorce...
Divorce and taxes – don’t let one mistake haunt you for years
When agreeing on settlement terms, many divorcing couples in Tennessee often don't realize the tax implications that may result. What's more, many of these tax penalties are not a one-time deal, but will continue to penalize the divorced spouse for years to come....
Pending divorce? Be careful what you post on Facebook
In recent years, the explosion of social media has opened up various avenues for people to voice their views and opinions on a variety of topics. While some social media platforms are very public others, such as Facebook, allow users to set privacy perimeters to...
Increasing number of couples ring in New Year with divorce
Making the decision to end a marriage is a serious and life-changing one. While no specific month or time of the year is universally advantageous to file for divorce, divorce attorneys around the country and in Tennessee report that an increasing number of couples are...
Divorcing Tennessee couples turn to spyware for evidence
Going through a divorce is typically a very stressful and emotionally-charged experience. Tennessee couples going through a divorce are forced to deal with a variety of raw emotions including hurt, betrayal and anger. They are also forced to deal with complex matters...
Heidi and Seal’s divorce moves forward
In our last post we discussed the dismissal of the Vanessa Long's divorce petition from megachurch Bishop Eddie Long. Although that couple is attempting to reconcile, one couple is moving forward with their martial dissolution. Recent reports indicate that Heidi Klum...
Vanessa Long calls off divorce from Bishop Eddie Long, for now
Filings in the divorce case "Long vs. Long" indicate that Vanessa Long recently had her divorce case against Bishop Eddie Long dismissed without prejudice. Vanessa reportedly asked for her divorce petition to be dismissed, which is the second time in three months that...
Smartphones appearing in increasing amount of divorce cases
We recently posted about the proliferation of Facebook posts as evidence in divorce cases. It appears that Facebook and Twitter posts are now being used to show that parents are unfit for primary child custody or that a spouse gave inconsistent statements about where...
